Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 138,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,465 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for FA04 GKC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 138,042 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,908 |
| Average per year | 7,465 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FA04 GKC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About FA04 GKC
What car is FA04 GKC?
FA04 GKC is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FA04 GKC?
The last recorded mileage for FA04 GKC was 138,042 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA04 GKC passed its MOT?
FA04 GKC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2020.
Is FA04 GKC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA04 GKC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FA04 GKC?
FA04 GKC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.